I am a life long resident of the northern panhandle, having grown up in Brooke County and residing in Ohio County for the last 21 years. I have been married for 26 years to my wife, Dr. Kelly Barki, and have 3 children, Abby, 20, Joe 18, and Eva 14.
After more than 24 years in public service as a WV State Trooper and subsequently as a prosecuting attorney in Hancock, Brooke and Ohio counties, I have decided to run for Circuit Court Judge because I believe that after 42 years it’s time for the status quo to change. I believe things must be better in our justice system, and that requires a change that brings a modern conservative approach to the bench that reflects our current, common sense, community standards…an approach that is the polar opposite of the philosophies being pushed in big cities across this country, not one that brings us closer to the dysfunction of those communities. My philosophy will provide a fair, consistent application of West Virginia law, based upon my experience and working knowledge of the criminal justice system, having worked with victims and addressing defendants on a daily basis, and that will ensure also that the punishment fits the crime and that people are held accountable for their actions.
I am committed to the protection of an individual’s constitutional rights, and to a responsive criminal, civil and abuse and neglect docket where prompt decisions are handed down on legal issues, hearings are held in an expedited manner, and where trial dates are set. Justice delayed is justice denied. I will advocate for, not block, the re-starting of the regular rotation of circuit court judges, so that each community gets the opportunity to see and experience the judicial philosophy of each circuit court judge. My commitment to running for circuit judge has been endorsed by groups from all areas including the West Virginia Troopers Association, The West Virginia Sheriff’s Association, The West Virginia Republican Party, the UMWA, the Teamsters Union and many others. These groups, like me, believe it’s time for a change and that my conservative values and judicial philosophy is the right direction for the first circuit.
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Hi Joe:
Hometown News is running profiles of all locally contested races. On Thursday April 11 we would like to run a profile of both you and Judge Wilson with a photo. The profile should include residence, education, experience and qualifications for position along with what prompted you to run for the position, They will be featured in the digital newspaper along with our weekly newsletter and Facebook page. You can take a look at our publication at hometownnewswv,com I will need the profile and pics by Wednesday at 5
Please see attached below my resume which should provide you all of the biographical information you requested. The only change in the resume is I am now working in my 24th year as a prosecutor not 21st as stated in the resume. I am a life long resident of the northern panhandle, having grown up in Brooke County and residing in Ohio County for the last 21 years. I have been married for 26 years to my wife, Dr. Kelly Barki, and have 3 children, Abby, 20, Joe 18, and Eva 14. Also see below a .jpg head shot. Feel free to crop it for formatting purposes if necessary.
After more than 24 years in public service as a WV State Trooper and subsequently as a prosecuting attorney in Hancock, Brooke and Ohio counties, I have decided to run for Circuit Court Judge because I believe that after 42 years it’s time for the status quo to change. I believe things must be better in our justice system, and that requires a change that brings a modern conservative approach to the bench that reflects our current, common sense, community standards…an approach that is the polar opposite of the philosophies being pushed in big cities across this country, not one that brings us closer to the dysfunction of those communities. My philosophy will provide a fair, consistent application of West Virginia law, based upon my experience and working knowledge of the criminal justice system, having worked with victims and addressing defendants on a daily basis, and that will ensure also that the punishment fits the crime and that people are held accountable for their actions.
I am committed to the protection of an individual’s constitutional rights, and to a responsive criminal, civil and abuse and neglect docket where prompt decisions are handed down on legal issues, hearings are held in an expedited manner, and where trial dates are set. Justice delayed is justice denied. I will advocate for, not block, the re-starting of the regular rotation of circuit court judges, so that each community gets the opportunity to see and experience the judicial philosophy of each circuit court judge. My commitment to running for circuit judge has been endorsed by groups from all areas including the West Virginia Troopers Association, The West Virginia Sheriff’s Association, The West Virginia Republican Party, the UMWA, the Teamsters Union and many others. These groups, like me, believe it’s time for a change and that my conservative values and judicial philosophy is the right direction for the first circuit.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 10:23:47 AM EDT, Email Administrator <[email protected]> wrote:
Shannon Sayre
Editor
Hometown News
304-374-7753
[email protected]
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Editor
Hometown News
304-374-7753
[email protected]
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From: Email Administrator <[email protected]>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 at 12:58:44 PM EDT
Subject: candidate profile
Hi Joe:
Hometown News is running profiles of all locally contested races. On Thursday April 11 we would like to run a profile of both you and Judge Wilson with a photo. The profile should include residence, education, experience and qualifications for position along with what prompted you to run for the position, They will be featured in the digital newspaper along with our weekly newsletter and Facebook page. You can take a look at our publication at hometownnewswv,com I will need the profile and pics by Wednesday at 5